Whites boss Daniel Farke and Sunderland head coach Mike Dodds both held their pre-match press conferences on Monday afternoon ahead of Tuesday night’s clash at Elland Road. Several players across both sides were already known to be out or doubtful but new names have now been added to the mix. Here, we run through the injuries, absentees or doubts from both camps which now totals 13.
Saturday’s defeat at Coventry has left Daniel Farke’s Whites third in the Championship table, one point behind second-placed Ipswich Town and two points adrift of leaders Leicester City who also have a game in hand. Sunderland, who are 13th, have bagged just one win from their last ten games.
13. Trai Hume (doubt)
Another new one. Black Cats boss Dodds revealed at his Monday pre-match press conference that Northern Ireland international full-back Hume had played through a minor knee issue at the weekend. Dodds said: "Trai picked up a little bit of a knock in the game but he got through it. There are one or two we are having to manage a little bit. There is still 24 hours before the game so we’ll see how they react in the morning." Photo: Victoria Jones
14. Ilia Gruev (back)
Gruev returned straight to the starting line up for Saturday's defeat at Coventry, following an ankle injury. The Bulgarian international lasted 66 minutes before being subbed and should be much sharper against Sunderland. Photo: George Wood
15. Aji Alese (back)
Some good news for Sunderland in former England youth international centre-back Alese bagging his first minutes since January as a second-half substitute in Saturday's goalless draw against Bristol City. He has had multiple recent setbacks. Photo: Naomi Baker